Hollywood is well known for producing a substantial number of people that can become active this for many different causes. These people believe in something, and wish to contribute, and they can do a lot because they have the money to do so. It is this ability to contribute that is why so many actors and actresses nationwide become not only activists, but become well-known as an activist in the process. Since their names and pictures are already well known to the public, it’s easy to identify them once you have heard their name in connection with an activism group.

George Clooney

He is a celebrity activist that really started from humble beginnings, at least in regard to the roles that he had early on. It was not until his later years that he began to make his way in Hollywood, and became one of Hollywood’s most visible and wealthy stars. Many people have compared him to Cary Grant, but it is his celebrity activism that has helped identify him in the public even more. He has been outspoken about violence in Darfur, organized a telethon to help raise money for the people that suffered in the Haitian earthquake, and is very focused on helping people in Africa.

Angelina Jolie

Although most people know the actress for the many roles that she has had over the last few decades, she is also known as a celebrity activist. She typically plays iconic heroes in the movies that she does, and this is also true of her in real life. She has been a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations, going back to 2001. She was able to use her celebrity status to motivate people to contribute to certain causes including helping people in Sierra Leone, Thailand, and Cambodia.

One of the main reasons that celebrities can become so prominent in activism is that they have connections to people with money. They will probably have friends that are worth millions of dollars, and their friends will also have millions, and this can lead to substantial contributions. However, at the very least they are able to use their name on advertisements and websites to get people to donate money. It is their notoriety in the movie industry, as well as their popularity with fans around the world, that helps them become very successful activists that can help people worldwide.